Hi

I'm a 37year-old woman from Australia. I have Bipolar2 + a few other conditions. I'm here to reach out for someone to talk to. Desperately. I really need help right now. I'm just about at the end of my tether. Struggling to stay alive. Can't find someone to talk openly & honestly to, because if you mention the "S" word to professionals, they have to hospitalise you, & family members can't handle it. I have no-one, which is mostly my fault because I have isolated myself & pushed people away so well, that now it's just me & my 2 cats, 2 dogs, on the couch, watching TV & eating junkfood. I find it hard to talk about how I'm feeling right now, because I'm embarassed & ashamed to not be in control of my own life & emotions. I come here looking for someone to talk to, because it's easier to share with somebody who can relate. I'm really just treading water at the moment, & know if I don't get help soon, I will drown. .......

Dear Choocha, I want you to know that I feel that I understand how you feel and I'm glad you are sharing here. Keep showing up.